How should the state of Indiana reform its tax system?
First, we must look at making the system fair or create a level playing field for everyone and second, we must offer tax cuts to property owners. In other words, property tax cuts and property tax reform must go together. I am not sure that the Tax Commission will give us the direction we need. I will push for meaningful reform and relief. 4. What do you suggest the state do with its budget surplus? Im not sure that we really have a budget surplus. However, I believe that we must do the following: 1) offer tax cuts in property taxes; 2) provide funding for education (all-day kindergarten, free textbooks, professional development for teachers); 3) infrastructure improvements water and sewer systems in rural areas, assistance to volunteer fire departments; and 4) save a portion of the surplus (approximately half) for rainy day. 5. What can the state do to help attract jobs and investment to the Wabash Valley? Economic development is a key component to our success. The Indiana Department
